Tuition tracker: Low-income students suffering most
According to tuitiontracker.org, sticker price is rising and so has the net price for low-income students, who are receiving less aid.
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Students using loans to pay for essentials
Approximately 39,000 students in the university received some type of financial aid to attend FIU, according to statistics from the Financial Aid Office. Senior Financial Aid Coordinator Fabiola Ortega said 30-35 percent of graduating students will be indebted. The average loan for an FIU student is between $15,000 to $20,000.
Public Reason – Sept. 25, 2012
Discussions on SGC-MMC Elections Code Reform, Google/Youtube Censorship, and NFL Replacement Referees. Guests include Alex Castro, Mike Franklin, John Giralt, and Brandon Wise.
Public Reason – Sept. 20, 2012
Discussion on recently killed SGC-MMC dictatorial bill, new iPhone 5, and campus etiquette.
Public Reason – Aug. 30, 2012
Alethea De Venecia and Olga Urbina stop by to discuss FIU Wishmakers and what they’re up to on their first semester on campus as an organization.
Public Reason – Aug. 28, 2012
Join us as we discuss FIU’s response to Isaac, toilet paper quality on campus, and plagiarism.
Public Reason – Aug. 21, 2012
Philip Koenig stops by to talk about what SGC-MMC has in store for the fall semester.
Public Reason – July 24, 2012
Clare Lennon, The Independent Alligator Editor in Chief, discusses her turmoil with UF’s administration.
Public Reason – July 17, 2012
Jenna Kefauver and Lourdes Ginart stop by to discuss their recently published opinion pieces in The Beacon.
Public Reason – July 10, 2012
James Harden, FIU Interfraternity Council Vice President of Membership, stops by to discuss fraternity recruitment and the benefits of going Greek.